Table 4

Comparison of changes in body weight and body composition during the sophomore year by housing status (on campus versus off campus)

On Campus (N = 22)

Off Campus (N = 26)

Fall 2005

Spring 2006

Change in

Fall 2005

Spring 2006

Change in

Body Weight (kg)

62.3 ± 9.1

62.7 ± 9.6

0.4

58.8 ± 7.2

58.8 ± 7.6

0

Body Fat (%)

30.6 ± 6.0

30.7 ± 5.0

0.1

33.0 ± 5.7

31.0 ± 5.7^†

-2.0*

Fat Mass (kg)

19.1 ± 6.3

19.3 ± 5.9

0.2

19.4 ± 5.0

18.2 ± 5.0^†

-1.2*

Fat-Free Mass (kg)

39.5 ± 4.1

39.9 ± 4.1

0.4

36.1 ± 3.3^§

37.2 ± 3.7^†

1.1*

Δ Spring to fall

*Change significantly different from on campus group at P < 0.05

^†Significantly different from fall 2005 at P < 0.05

^§Significantly different from on campus fall 2005 P < 0.05

Hull et al. BMC Women's Health 2007 7:21   doi:10.1186/1472-6874-7-21